Exploring Neurophysiological Markers of Brain Health

NCT ID: NCT06731452

Last Updated: 2025-09-16

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

63 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-03

Study Completion Date

2027-05-31

Brief Summary

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The combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG) has been suggested as a promising brain imaging tool for identifying biomarkers of brain health.

In this pilot study, study investigators will explore the neurophysiological metrics of brain health with a non-invasive brain imaging technique, alongside behavioral and fMRI metrics collected through another study (NCT04869111).

Detailed Description

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The Direct Electro-Physiological Imaging medical device (Delphi-MD), developed by QuantalX Neuroscience, combines both TMS and EEG technologies. This is a non-invasive technique that uses magnetic pulses to temporarily stimulate specific brain areas in participants, and the EEG device records brain electrophysiological response to the stimulation.

Recruitment for this pilot study will be restricted to participants in the imaging cohort of a separate study, The BrainHealth Project (NCT04869111). As that cohort is already completing behavioral and fMRI metrics, this exploratory study would allow study investigators to examine relevant associations between those metrics with the neurophysiological metrics from the Delphi device.

Study participants will complete two in-person sessions with the Delphi-MD device that align with their pre-scheduled imaging appointments.

Conditions

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Healthy Lifestyle Health-Related Behavior

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Online Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training & Stress Solutions

Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) teaches meta-cognitive strategies for individuals to apply to their daily lives for improved performance Stress Solutions provides individuals with opportunities to extend the SMART principles to domains of stress and resilience.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training teaches meta-cognitive strategies for individuals to apply to their daily lives for improved performance

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Online SMART is a curriculum that teaches strategies of how to use the brain better, in such a way that may improve brain health and performance. SMART strives to achieve optimal cognitive function realized by the brain's ability to efficiently manage complex information by abstracting its essential meaning rather than attempting to memorize details, and to prioritize the information in order to attend to the most relevant parts.

Stress Solutions extends the SMART principles to relevant domains of stress and resilience.

Interventions

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Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training teaches meta-cognitive strategies for individuals to apply to their daily lives for improved performance

Online SMART is a curriculum that teaches strategies of how to use the brain better, in such a way that may improve brain health and performance. SMART strives to achieve optimal cognitive function realized by the brain's ability to efficiently manage complex information by abstracting its essential meaning rather than attempting to memorize details, and to prioritize the information in order to attend to the most relevant parts.

Stress Solutions extends the SMART principles to relevant domains of stress and resilience.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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SMART

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Must be an active brain imaging participant in The BrainHealth Project (NCT04869111)
* Minimum age of 22
* Fluent in English
* Able to read \& hear information over a computer
* Must pass an MRI safety screener to assess the presence of contraindicators for MRI compatibility (i.e., non-removable metal within/on the body, claustrophobia, pregnancy, non-correctable vision problems, head trauma, and CNS disease)or other standard requirements as determined by the Imaging Center.
* Must pass a modified TMS Adult Safety Screen
* Meet all criteria for study as determined by the study physician

Exclusion Criteria

* A diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease
* A history of stroke, concussion, or brain injury that currently hinders them from functioning at their prior level
* A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder that currently hinders them from functioning independently.
* Metallic brain implants or fragments (like a shunt, pacemaker, clips, coils, bullet fragments, cochlear implants)
* Magnetically activated implants or electronically implanted devices
* Medication pumps
* Personal or family history of epilepsy, seizure(s), seizure disorder.
* History of, or risk factors for syncope (fainting)
* Report significant cognitive challenges
* Report untreated health issues (like substance abuse, hypertension, hypo- or hyper-thyroidism)
* Have claustrophobia
Minimum Eligible Age

22 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

100 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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The University of Texas at Dallas

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Sandra Chapman, PhD

Professor, Chief Director of UTD Center for BrainHealth

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Sandra Chapman, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Texas at Dallas

Locations

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Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Erin Venza, MS

Role: CONTACT

972-883-3208

Facility Contacts

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Erin Venza, MS

Role: primary

972-883-3208

References

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Other Identifiers

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24-315

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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